After draws at Antigua, St Lucia, St Kitts, we move on to Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, for the 4th and final test of the series. Hello and welcome to Cricinfo's live coverage of the Test Match. This is Binoy George, and along with Jamie Alter, we will take you through today's proceedings.

The last 8 tests played here have produced results. It was 1970/71, when India last won a test series in West Indies(1-0). Can they do it here, that's the big question. A lot is expected of this Indian team, can they pull it off?

The curator of the Sabina Park has dished out a pitch that will be to the faster bowlers' liking. Will India go in with four fast bowlers? It is unlikely though.

It is now over to Arun for some tidbits.

Thank You Binoy. We're at the Sabina Park, and it would be just apt to start off with a fact about the Sabina Park. Here it goes ...

Cricinfo fact file: The Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, is one of the oldest test venues in the Caribbean. It hosted its first test in 1930 and has since been one of West Indies' regular home venues (and lucky venues!). It is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the Caribbean, with the Blue Mountains to its north and the busy Kingston Harbour on the southern side. Home to the Kingston Cricket Club, it is one of the oldest First-Class venues too - having hosted first-class fixtures since 1894-95. It is scheduled to host the opening match of the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Click here to read more about Sabina Park.

Its back to Binoy now for some news on teams and the toss.

Thanks Arun. Just a word or two about the important 22-yards - the pitch looks brown in color and has a sprinkling of grass. Both captains think this isn't the kind of wicket one would tend to associate with Sabina Park - they think it will be slow, there will be tennis-ball kind of bounce, and will deteriorate as the test match progresses. The team winning the toss, will surely like to bat first.

Indian captain called correctly and chose to bat first. India go in with the same team, with the two fast bowlers and two spinners. West Indies also remain unchanged.

We're just minutes away from live action .. stay tuned!

It will be Pedro Collins bowling to Jaffer.

0.1

Collins to Jaffer,
1 run,
swing first up, Jaffer gets an inside edge to square leg, off the mark.

0.2

Collins to Sehwag,
no run,
swings down leg, Sehwag misses the shot, through to Ramdin

0.3

Collins to Sehwag,
OUT,
Pedro Collins strikes, what a start for West Indies, on the pads, Sehwag turns it around, Sarwan at short leg takes a good reflex catch.

V Sehwag c Sarwan b Collins 0 (1m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00

Laxman is the new man in

0.4

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
good length delivery, swinging in, Laxman defends to the off side

0.5

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
Oh.. almost another wicket, Laxman gets the edge, drops just short of Gayle at first slip.

0.6

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
played to the on side.

That was a wonderful first over from Collins

End of over 1 (1 run)
India 1/1

VVS Laxman0 (3b)

W Jaffer1 (1b)

PT Collins1-0-1-1

It will be Taylor to bowl

1.1

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run,
good ball swinging away, drawn into the shot, beats the outside edge.

1.2

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run,
back of a length this time, lets it go

1.3

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run

1.4

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run,
good ball back of a length, bit more bounce, beats the outside edge

1.5

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run

1.6

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run

End of over 2 (maiden)
India 1/1

W Jaffer1 (7b)

VVS Laxman0 (3b)

JE Taylor1-1-0-0

PT Collins1-0-1-1

2.1

Collins to Laxman,
1 run,
played to fine leg for a single.

2.2

Collins to Jaffer,
no run,
good ball swinging in, Laxman pushes back to Collins, who fields on his follow through.

2.3

Collins to Jaffer,
no run,
pushes to the off side.

2.4

Collins to Jaffer,
no run,
in line defends to the on side.

2.5

Collins to Jaffer,
no run,
short ball, Jaffer pulls hard into Sarwan, hit him on the Knee, he looks hurt, he is down on the ground, he is in pain. The physio comes in look at him. He is being lifted off the field. He seems to be in pain. He did not have time to get out of the Jaffer shot.

2.6

Collins to Jaffer,
no run,
bit fuller and swinging down leg, Jaffer fails to get a tickle, through to Ramdin.

End of over 3 (1 run)
India 2/1

W Jaffer1 (12b)

VVS Laxman1 (4b)

PT Collins2-0-2-1

JE Taylor1-1-0-0

3.1

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
back of a length, bit more bounce, lets it go through to Ramdin

3.2

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump

3.3

Taylor to Laxman,
1 run,
back of a length, Laxman gets on top of it and taps it to cover for a single

3.4

Taylor to Jaffer,
no run,
good ball back of a length, Jaffer gets right behind it and defends on the track

3.5

Taylor to Jaffer,
OUT,
Bowled him! Taylor strikes, good length delivery outside the off stump, coming in with the angle, Jaffer too late for the defensive shot, misses the bat, knocks the off stump. Beaten by pace, India two down.

W Jaffer b Taylor 1 (20m 14b 0x4 0x6) SR: 7.14

Taylor is bowling wonderfully well, varrying the length.

Dravid walks into the middle

3.6

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
well played, gets on top off it and defends it down towards gully

End of over 4 (1 run)
India 3/2

R Dravid0 (1b)

VVS Laxman2 (7b)

JE Taylor2-1-1-1

PT Collins2-0-2-1

4.1

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
down the leg side, Laxman plays to Ganga, who is at short leg.

4.2

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
defended to the on side, Ganga fields the ball

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
excellent delivery back of a length, angled across, bit more bounce, Laxman looks to play it down, beats the outside edge

4.6

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
fuller delivery swinging in on the stumps, Laxman defends on the front foot to mid on

End of over 5 (maiden)
India 3/2

VVS Laxman2 (13b)

R Dravid0 (1b)

PT Collins3-1-2-1

JE Taylor2-1-1-1

5.1

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
keeps low, Dravid beaten by the low bounce, through to Ramdin, batting is difficult.

5.2

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
defended to short leg

5.3

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
gets on top of the bounce and taps it to the off side

5.4

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
keeps low again, Dravid gets down in time and defends to the off side

5.5

Taylor to Dravid,
3 runs,
fuller on the yorker length, Dravid squeezes it out to long off

5.6

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good ball back of a length, Laxman right behind it defends to the off side

End of over 6 (3 runs)
India 6/2

VVS Laxman2 (14b)

R Dravid3 (6b)

JE Taylor3-1-4-1

PT Collins3-1-2-1

Today is quarter final day at the soccer world cup. It is Argentina and Germany, the score is 0-0 upto now. Back to cricket

6.1

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball swinging into the pads

6.2

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump

6.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball, keeps slightly low again, Dravid defends it back to the bowler.

two slips, gully, a leg slip and short leg in place

6.4

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
defended to short leg.

6.5

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on line, Dravid keeps it out to the off side

6.6

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good length delivery outside the off stump, lets it go

End of over 7 (maiden)
India 6/2

R Dravid3 (12b)

VVS Laxman2 (14b)

PT Collins4-2-2-1

JE Taylor3-1-4-1

7.1

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
fuller and swinging away, Laxman drives to extra-cover

7.2

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
back of a length, Laxman keeps it down to short leg

7.3

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good ball outside the off stump, Laxman lets it go through to Ramdin

7.4

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
the first bouncer, banged in short, Laxman gets under it

7.5

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good ball on target, Laxman blocks it to the off side

batting has been tough so far on this track, the bowling has been extremely good.

7.6

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
back of a length on the body, Laxman gets right behind it and defends to the on side

End of over 8 (maiden)
India 6/2

VVS Laxman2 (20b)

R Dravid3 (12b)

JE Taylor4-2-4-1

PT Collins4-2-2-1

8.1

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on the stumps, defended well

8.2

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good length delivery on the pads, getting a good swing, Dravid defends to short leg

8.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
the leg slip almost came into play, good ball back of a length, Dravid looking to defend, brushes the pad to leg slip.

8.4

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
wide outside the off stump, Dravid has nothing to do with it, lets it go

8.5

Collins to Dravid,
1 run,
full on the pads, turned away nicely to midwicket for an easy single

mid off is vacant, mid on comes in place, looking for Laxman to drive through the off side

8.6

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
good ball, Laxman comes forward and defends to the off side

End of over 9 (1 run)
India 7/2

VVS Laxman2 (21b)

R Dravid4 (17b)

PT Collins5-2-3-1

JE Taylor4-2-4-1

9.1

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
back of a lengh swinging away, Dravid gets on top of it and defends to the off side, playing bit away from the body

9.2

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
short delivery, Dravid on top of it, keeps it down on the track

9.3

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
good line from Taylor, the corridor of uncertainity, Laxman watches it and lets it go

9.4

Taylor to Dravid,
1 run,
bad line this time, drifting on the pads, Dravid nudges to fine leg for an easy single

9.5

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good ball back of a length, swinging away, Laxman watches it nicely and lets it go through to Ramdin

Three slips now in place

9.6

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
gets on top off it and defends to the on side

End of over 10 (1 run)
India 8/2

VVS Laxman2 (23b)

R Dravid5 (21b)

JE Taylor5-2-5-1

PT Collins5-2-3-1

At the Football world cup, it is 0-0 at half time.

10.1

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
swinging down leg, left alone

10.2

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
comes forward and defends to the off side

10.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on target, Dravid covers the line and defends it back to the bowler

10.4

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
fuller ball swinging in, Dravid pushes it out hard back to Collins

10.5

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
angled across, pitched wide and moves further away, too wide to play any shot, left alone

10.6

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good ball back of a length, Dravid defends on the track, to end another tight over.

End of over 11 (maiden)
India 8/2

R Dravid5 (27b)

VVS Laxman2 (23b)

PT Collins6-3-3-1

JE Taylor5-2-5-1

11.1

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

11.2

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

11.3

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

11.4

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

11.5

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

11.6

Taylor to Laxman,
no run

End of over 12 (maiden)
India 8/2

VVS Laxman2 (29b)

R Dravid5 (27b)

JE Taylor6-3-5-1

PT Collins6-3-3-1

12.1

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
good ball first up, goes between bat and pad, through to Ramdinappeal for a caught behind, turned down.

12.2

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
defended to the off side

12.3

Bravo to Dravid,
no run

12.4

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
covers the line and defends to short leg

12.5

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
fuller delivery, driven to mid off

12.6

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
good ball comes in, Dravid on the front foot, blocks it down on the track

That was a wonderful first hour for West Indies. India are two down for just 8 runs. Batting has been tough, the bowling has been wonderful. It is now over to Jamie Alter for rest of this session.

End of over 13 (maiden)
India 8/2

R Dravid5 (33b)

VVS Laxman2 (29b)

DJ Bravo1-1-0-0

JE Taylor6-3-5-1

Thanks, Binoy. This is Jamie Alter, and I'll take you through the next hour's play. Well, we've had quite a first hour here - India just struggling initially against a pumped-up West Indian opening attack. Sehwag and Jaffer never really got an opportunity to settle in, the quicks just came at them with all guns firing.Both Pedro Collins and Jerome Taylor were especially impressive with their line and pace. There's definitely something in this pitch, but its beenaccentuated by the quality of the bowling.

13.1

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good ball on off stump, swinging away, left alone for the 'keeper

13.2

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
another good ball, right on off, Laxman drops the bat on it

13.3

Taylor to Laxman,
2 runs,
short of a length on middle and leg, Laxman gives himself time to see it and works it through square leg for two

13.4

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
good comeback ball, fuller on off stump and Laxman defends it watchfully

13.5

Taylor to Laxman,
no run,
shorter this time on off, played away off the backfoot towards covers

13.6

Taylor to Laxman,
1 run,
short and angling into his body, wristily worked around the corner for one, Laxman retains the strike

End of over 14 (3 runs)
India 11/2

VVS Laxman5 (35b)

R Dravid5 (33b)

JE Taylor7-3-8-1

DJ Bravo1-1-0-0

Bravo to continue

14.1

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full on middle and leg, tapped towards midwicket, firm call of 'No' from Laxman

14.2

Bravo to Laxman,
1 wide,
wayward delivery that, pitched well outside offstump and its duly called wide by the umpire

14.2

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
better one this time, pitched up outside off, batsman shoulders arms

14.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full on middle and leg, worked straight to midwicket

14.4

Bravo to Laxman,
no run

14.5

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
pitched up again, almost a yorker, played back to the bowler&

14.6

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
again pitched up outside offstump, Laxman leaves it alone again

End of over 15 (1 run)
India 12/2

VVS Laxman5 (41b)

R Dravid5 (33b)

DJ Bravo2-1-1-0

JE Taylor7-3-8-1

Run rate is 0.80 here....India under pressure.
Corey Collymore being introduced now. He's taken 20 wickets at Kingston.

15.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
and he's not quite on the ball yet...this ball drifts down the legside, Ramdin collects

15.2

Collymore to Dravid,
1 run,
no run

15.3

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
oh that would have been a great start! Good ball, right in the channell on off, Laxman pokes at it and the ball goes straight to lara, who floors the simple chance! Laxman gets a life, and Collymore is definitely not impressed...

15.4

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
fuller this time, played to cover

15.5

Collymore to Laxman,
no run

15.6

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
good ball on offstump again, Laxman plays that soundly to the offside...a good over from Collymore, lucky not to get a wicket there

End of over 16 (1 run)
India 13/2

VVS Laxman5 (45b)

R Dravid6 (35b)

CD Collymore1-0-1-0

DJ Bravo2-1-1-0

16.1

Bravo to Dravid,
1 run,
full on middle and leg, worked through square leg for a single

16.2

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
again Bravo drifts onto middle and leg, tapped right to short leg

16.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
this one's right up there on offstump, and its watchfully defended with a full face of the bat

16.4

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full again, but on the pads, worked right to midwicket

16.5

Bravo to Laxman,
2 runs,
full on offstump, Laxman drives it airily through point and calls for two, they get it easily

16.6

Bravo to Laxman,
no run

End of over 17 (3 runs)
India 16/2

VVS Laxman7 (50b)

R Dravid7 (36b)

DJ Bravo3-1-4-0

CD Collymore1-0-1-0

17.1

Collymore to Dravid,
1 run,
short of a length on leg, worked around the corner for one

17.2

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
better ball, short of a good length on off and its defended well

17.3

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
full outside off and swinging away, left alone for Ramdin behind the stumps

17.4

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
ohhhh! Good ball! Collymore puts this in the sweet spot and draws Laxman into a false stroke, pushed at and beaten

17.5

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
and Laxman comes back well...full again but he gets right on top of it and dead bats it to the offside...typical Laxman defense

17.6

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
full and swinging away outside off, Laxman shoulders arms...he wasnt interested in that one, and rightly so

End of over 18 (1 run)
India 17/2

VVS Laxman7 (55b)

R Dravid8 (37b)

CD Collymore2-0-2-0

DJ Bravo3-1-4-0

18.1

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
full on off, well defended into the cover region

18.2

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
good stuff from Bravo, changed his pace on that one, full on middle and off, Dravid defends it back towards him

18.3

Bravo to Dravid,
no run

18.4

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
fuller again but outside off and its left alone

18.5

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
full again and Dravid taps it back to Bravo

18.6

Bravo to Dravid,
FOUR,
yes, you guessed it, full - on off, but this time Dravid's well into position and he just pushes that down the ground between the bowler and mid-off and gets his first four, top shot that

End of over 19 (4 runs)
India 21/2

R Dravid12 (43b 1x4)

VVS Laxman7 (55b)

DJ Bravo4-1-8-0

CD Collymore2-0-2-0

19.1

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
full on off and played back to the bowler

19.2

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
short of a length and angling into the ribs, Laxman turns and plays it tall to short leg, loud call of 'No'

19.3

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
bang on target, Laxman stands up and defends to the offside

19.4

Collymore to Laxman,
1 run,
but this time he strays to the pads and its easily worked square for one

19.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
this one was fuller and catches Dravid but surprise, he gets the bat onto it but the ball straightened, the ball gets the outer edge and rolls towards slips

19.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good one on off, carefully played towards point

End of over 20 (1 run)
India 22/2

R Dravid12 (45b 1x4)

VVS Laxman8 (59b)

CD Collymore3-0-3-0

DJ Bravo4-1-8-0

20.1

Bravo to Laxman,
no run

20.2

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
on off again, played with soft hands towards point, thoughts of a run but they decide against it....better in the end, I'd say

20.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
pitched up on off again, played watchfully back to the bowler

20.4

Bravo to Laxman,
FOUR,
short of a length on off, Laxman uses his soft hands again and glides that through slips and gully, the ball runs down to the fence

20.5

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
good ball this, yorker length but Laxman pushes it firmly to mid-on where Taylor dives across to his left and saves runs

20.6

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full outside off and Laxman's not interested in it, he's got his boundary for the over

End of over 21 (4 runs)
India 26/2

VVS Laxman12 (65b 1x4)

R Dravid12 (45b 1x4)

DJ Bravo5-1-12-0

CD Collymore3-0-3-0

21.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

21.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
full on off stump, Dravid gets down and drops it dead at his feet

21.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
again on middle and leg, Dravid cant work it across for a run and ends up dropping it to his feet again

21.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
action replay delivery...but Dravid is right behind it this time and defends well

21.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
jaffa! Full and swinging away, makes Dravid poke at it and it seams away to Ramdin, extra bounce on that one

21.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
again outside off and swinging away, Dravid wont make the same mistake twice, this time he leaves it alone, Collymore mixing it up well here

End of over 22 (maiden)
India 26/2

R Dravid12 (51b 1x4)

VVS Laxman12 (65b 1x4)

CD Collymore4-1-3-0

DJ Bravo5-1-12-0

22.1

Bravo to Laxman,
no run

22.2

Bravo to Laxman,
1 run,
slightly shorter on off and its worked away past a diving gully for a single

22.3

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
pitched up outside off, some late swing there, Dravid leaves it for the 'keeper

22.4

Bravo to Dravid,
no run

22.5

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
full on off, left alone...

22.6

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
full on off, driven towards cover...and Germany have made it 1-1 against Argentina elsewhere in the world

End of over 23 (1 run)
India 27/2

R Dravid12 (55b 1x4)

VVS Laxman13 (67b 1x4)

DJ Bravo6-1-13-0

CD Collymore4-1-3-0

23.1

Collymore to Laxman,
no run

23.2

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
good stuff again, same spot, same reaction from the batsman

23.3

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
this one drifts into the pads fractionally but Laxman defends it well back to Collymore

23.4

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
slightly shorter, this time he gets across and works it to short midwicket

23.5

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
fuller on middle and leg, Laxman gets some bad on that one before it shudders into the pads, muted appeal from the bowler and 'keeper

23.6

Collymore to Laxman,
no run,
full on off and seaming away and he shoulders arms easily

End of over 24 (maiden)
India 27/2

VVS Laxman13 (73b 1x4)

R Dravid12 (55b 1x4)

CD Collymore5-2-3-0

DJ Bravo6-1-13-0

Batsmen playing for lunch it seems

24.1

Bravo to Dravid,
no run,
full on off, played to covers

24.2

Bravo to Dravid,
1 run,
Bravo strays onto the pads and Dravid easily turns him around the corner for one

24.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
short on off and Laxman rocks back and cuts, but straight to cover-point

24.4

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
fuller on off, handsomely driven but to mid-off who fields well&

24.5

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
outside off, Laxman guides it to gully on the bounce

both batsmen looking to get onto the front foot here...more of a conscious efforf from Dravid

24.6

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full outside off and swinging in but Laxman leaves it alone

End of over 25 (1 run)
India 28/2

VVS Laxman13 (77b 1x4)

R Dravid13 (57b 1x4)

DJ Bravo7-1-14-0

CD Collymore5-2-3-0

25.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
not a good ball, swinging down the legs and Ramdin collects

25.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
full again on middle and off, turned to short midwicket again, bowler likes to keep it up

bowler gets a warning from running onto the protected area of the pitch

25.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
full on off, Dravid gets his hands onto it and keeps it low to second slip on the bounce

25.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
change of mood here! Good rising delivery, banged in short on off, Dravid sways away even as Ramdin leaps to collect it

25.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
banged in again on off, this time Dravid jumps up and uses his hands to keep that one down

25.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
similar delivery, similar reaction from Dravid..stood tall on that one

End of over 26 (maiden)
India 28/2

R Dravid13 (63b 1x4)

VVS Laxman13 (77b 1x4)

CD Collymore6-3-3-0

DJ Bravo7-1-14-0

India 28 for 2....slow stuff....good stuff from the bowlers

26.1

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full on the pads and he can only work it to midwicket, timing seems to be the key here...cant find the gaps at the moment...

26.2

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full on off, left alone, collection job for the 'keeper

26.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
even wider of off, again left alone again

26.4

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
this one gets closer to the batsman who stands tall and defends it with ease

26.5

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
good one, good one, pitched up outside off, good swing in as it passes Laxman

26.6

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
full on off, this time Laxman decides to play it and it, and he does so with a firm push to point and a loud call of 'NO'...lunch is definitely on their minds here, dont want to take any risks now

End of over 27 (maiden)
India 28/2

VVS Laxman13 (83b 1x4)

R Dravid13 (63b 1x4)

DJ Bravo8-2-14-0

CD Collymore6-3-3-0

27.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
Collymore's preference this time is the shorter delivery off a good length, Dravid stands on his toes and keeps it down

27.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
and he mixes it up well...fuller on middle and leg, Dravid gets behind it and plays it back to the bowler

27.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
same line, not as full and Dravid taps it to short midwicket

27.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball, on off and Dravid shows that trademark defense, did anyone see the make of the bat on that one? How could you miss it?

27.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
rising just a tad from off, Dravid once again is right behind it and keeps it down

27.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball, probing line and Dravid gets behind it and taps it down, ball rolls towards gully

End of over 28 (maiden)
India 28/2

R Dravid13 (69b 1x4)

VVS Laxman13 (83b 1x4)

CD Collymore7-4-3-0

DJ Bravo8-2-14-0

After that last ball Dravid thought it was time to eat, he began to turn and make for the pavillion, but the umpire said hold up a sec, sir, theres time for one more over. Lara calls for Collins to do duty.

28.1

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
full on off, played to cover

28.2

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
full on off again, Laxman defends once again to covers, good tight defence on that one

28.3

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
not as full this time and Laxman tall in his defence

28.4

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
fuller outside off, no real seam there, left alone by Laxman

Collings moves to over the wicket with two deliveries to go

28.5

Collins to Laxman,
no run,
full on middle and off, defended

28.6

Collins to Laxman,
1 run,
full on off, angling away, played to point and whats this? Laxman wants a run, impressive!

And that, folks, is lunch on the first day at Kingston. West Indies making a good, fiery start to Test, knocking off two quick wickets, but since then they've had to contend with the formidable duo of Laxman and Dravid. All the fast bowlers used have done a good job, they've kept the batsmen on their toes. This third-wicket assocation has now crept to 26 from 25.1 overs. Players and umpires are going off to get a bite and a breather, and I am about to do the same. It will be Binoy to continue proceeding after the interval. Do join us in 40 minutes time; in the meanwhile, feel free to check out the Match Bulletin and Gallery on cricinfo.com.

Its also time for Arun Gopalakrishnan to narrate a few interesting facts from the Cricinfo fact file.

Thanks guys! It's been progress at snail's pace as far as Indian fans are concerned; Very few runs and just two boundaries in the entire session - not too many Indian fans would have enjoyed that. Here's a fact that will keep you interested - again pertaining to the Sabina Park.

Cricinfo fact file: The Sabina Park, where West Indies and India have locked horns in the final test of the 4-match series, has been witness to the shortest match in the history of test cricket. The West Indies - England test match in 1998 lasted all of 62 deliveries (action packed though). England were reduced to 17 for 3 in 10.1 overs after chosing to bat first, when the match was abandoned because the pitch was considered dangerous to play on. This is the only record of a test match being abandoned after it had started because a pitch was deemed 'dangerous' to play on. Click here to read Christopher Martin Jenkins report from the Elecronic Telegraph about the test match.

I'll be back with many more such facts from time-to-time. It's back to Binoy and Jamie after the interval to take you through live action. Stay tuned.

End of over 29 (1 run)
India 29/2

VVS Laxman14 (89b 1x4)

R Dravid13 (69b 1x4)

PT Collins7-3-4-1

CD Collymore7-4-3-0

Welcome back for the post-lunch session. It has been slow going so far. India scoring at run an over. What will the second session hold? Please stay tuned.

It will be Bravo to bowl after lunch.

29.1

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
outside the off stump, Laxman lets it go through to Ramdin

29.2

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
good length delivery, nips in from outside the off stump, Laxman playing forward, struck on the pad, appeal turned down

29.3

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
comes nicely forward and defends to cover

29.4

Bravo to Laxman,
FOUR,
firmly struck with a straight bat down the ground to long on fence, good shot from Laxman, wonderful timing.

29.5

Bravo to Laxman,
no run,
fuller delivery, this time Laxman does not time it well, pushes to mid on

29.6

Bravo to Laxman,
1 no ball,
keeps low, nips in from back of a length, Laxman right behind it defends it down

29.6

Bravo to Laxman,
OUT,
Bravo strikes! good length delivery, Laxman on the front foot drives, closes the face off the bat too early, the ball takes the edge through to the substitute Morton at gully, who takes the catch.

VVS Laxman c sub (RS Morton) b Bravo 18 (122m 96b 2x4 0x6) SR: 18.75

End of over 30 (5 runs)
India 34/3

R Dravid13 (69b 1x4)

DJ Bravo9-2-19-1

PT Collins7-3-4-1

30.1

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
defended to the on side

30.2

Collins to Dravid,
no run

30.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
cuts and misses outside the off stump

30.4

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
defended to the off side

30.5

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
pitches outside the leg stump and strikes the pad, loud appeal, turned down by Umpire, that knock looks to have hurt Dravid

30.6

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
back of a length delivery, Dravid keeps it down on the track

End of over 31 (maiden)
India 34/3

R Dravid13 (75b 1x4)

Yuvraj Singh0 (0b)

PT Collins8-4-4-1

DJ Bravo9-2-19-1

31.1

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good length delivery on the stumps, Yuvraj covers the line and defends with an open face to point

Two slips and a gully in place

31.2

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
wide outside the off stump, left alone

31.3

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
down the leg side, Yuvraj fails to get a tickle, through to Ramdin

31.4

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good length delivery, Yuvraj defends well to the off side, watchfully played

31.5

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
fuller delivery, Yuvraj drives to mid off, not well timed though

31.6

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
1 run,
short delivery, Yuvraj pulls it around just wide of fine leg for a single, Collins runs around fields the ball, he almost got into a tangle pulling the ball.

End of over 32 (1 run)
India 35/3

Yuvraj Singh1 (6b)

R Dravid13 (75b 1x4)

DJ Bravo10-2-20-1

PT Collins8-4-4-1

Three slips and a gully in place

32.1

Collins to Yuvraj Singh,
FOUR,
a juicy full toss, Yuvraj drives it over the mid on to the fence, a gift put away in style.

32.2

Collins to Yuvraj Singh,
1 run,
punches off the back foot to extra-cover, bad bounce for Chanderpaul, who misfields, allows a run.

32.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
pushes to mid off

32.4

Collins to Dravid,
1 run,
comes forward and opens the face off the bat and plays to point

32.5

Collins to Yuvraj Singh,
1 run,
turned away to the vacant midwicket for a single

32.6

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
comes forward to a good length delivery and defends to mid off

End of over 33 (7 runs)
India 42/3

R Dravid14 (78b 1x4)

Yuvraj Singh7 (9b 1x4)

PT Collins9-4-11-1

DJ Bravo10-2-20-1

33.1

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
comes forward and defends to the off side

33.2

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
extra bounce, good ball back of a length, Yuvraj defends, bit in the air, played towards gully

33.3

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
fuller delivery, driven well to mid off

33.4

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
flicks in the air, just wide of Ganga, who is standing at short square leg

33.5

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
banged in short, Yuvraj has plenty of time to get under it

33.6

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
comes forward and pushes to cover, fielder quickly to the ball prevents the single

End of over 34 (maiden)
India 42/3

Yuvraj Singh7 (15b 1x4)

R Dravid14 (78b 1x4)

DJ Bravo11-3-20-1

PT Collins9-4-11-1

34.1

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
good length delivery, Dravid defends back down the track

34.2

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
driven back down the track

34.3

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
down the leg side, Dravid pushes to square leg

34.4

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
cuts and misses outside the off stump, there was width there, a bad shot from Dravid

34.5

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
looks to force through the off side, not well timed shot

34.6

Collins to Dravid,
no run,
pushes to the off side

End of over 35 (maiden)
India 42/3

R Dravid14 (84b 1x4)

Yuvraj Singh7 (15b 1x4)

PT Collins10-5-11-1

DJ Bravo11-3-20-1

35.1

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
covers the line and lets it go outside the off stump

35.2

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good ball on target, Yuvraj gets in line and pushes to the on side

35.3

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
2 runs,
back of a length, Yuvraj gets on top off the ball and turns it around past the short square leg for a single

35.4

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
bit more bounce, left alone outside the off stump

35.5

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
comes forward and defends to the off side

35.6

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good length delivery on the stumps, Yuvraj on the front foot defends to the off side

End of over 36 (2 runs)
India 44/3

Yuvraj Singh9 (21b 1x4)

R Dravid14 (84b 1x4)

DJ Bravo12-3-22-1

PT Collins10-5-11-1

Collymore comes back replacing Collins

36.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
edges , well short of the second slip, Lara

The wind is picking up

36.2

Collymore to Dravid,
FOUR,
drifting on the pads, Dravid needs no invitation, works it nicely to deep backward square leg fence, good shot

36.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump

36.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
short delivery, Dravid up on his toes, gets on top off it and defends it down to the on side

36.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good length delivery on target, defends to the on side

36.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
wide outside the off stump, left alone

End of over 37 (4 runs)
India 48/3

R Dravid18 (90b 2x4)

Yuvraj Singh9 (21b 1x4)

CD Collymore8-4-7-0

DJ Bravo12-3-22-1

37.1

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
that was a sharp bouncer, Yuvraj just gets under it in time

37.2

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
FOUR,
good shot from Yuvraj, up on his toes and forces it well to backward-point fence

37.3

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
FOUR,
another wonderful shot, this time on the pads, Yuvraj tucks it around to midwicket fence, well put away, breaking some of the shackles for India.

37.4

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
defended to the off side

37.5

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good drive with the full face off the bat, mid off moves to his left and does well.

37.6

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
outside the off stump, Yuvraj watches it and lets it go

End of over 38 (8 runs)
India 56/3

Yuvraj Singh17 (27b 3x4)

R Dravid18 (90b 2x4)

DJ Bravo13-3-30-1

CD Collymore8-4-7-0

38.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
extra bounce from Collymore, Dravid surprised by the bounce, the bottom hand comes off the handle, played down to gully.

38.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
gets behind it and defends to the off side

38.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on target, Dravid keeps it out to the off side

38.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
another good ball, defends to the off side

38.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
Dravid drops his wrist and plays to mid on

38.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
drifting on the pads, Dravid cannot get it through the fielder at square leg

End of over 39 (maiden)
India 56/3

R Dravid18 (96b 2x4)

Yuvraj Singh17 (27b 3x4)

CD Collymore9-5-7-0

DJ Bravo13-3-30-1

39.1

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
good length delivery outside the off stump, Yuvraj drawn forward, beats the bat through to Ramdin, a stifled appeal, the bat hit the pad, turned down by the Umpire

39.2

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump

39.3

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
2 runs,
good shot from Yuvraj, width to free his arms, drives well to deep cover

39.4

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
back of a length outside the off stump, Yuvraj lets it go through to Ramdin

coming round the wicket.

39.5

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
wide outside the off stump, left alone

39.6

Bravo to Yuvraj Singh,
no run,
punches off the back foot to mid on

End of over 40 (2 runs)
India 58/3

Yuvraj Singh19 (33b 3x4)

R Dravid18 (96b 2x4)

DJ Bravo14-3-32-1

CD Collymore9-5-7-0

40.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
short ball, Dravid pulls it around to Chanderpaul at midwicket

40.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball outside the off stump, Dravid moves back and lets it go through to Ramdin

40.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good length delivery outside the off stump, comes forward and lets it go through to Ramdin

40.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on target, coming in, Dravid defends on the track

40.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball once again, Dravid opens up as he played that shot to mid off

40.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
fuller delivery, Dravid pushes to the fielder at mid off

End of over 41 (maiden)
India 58/3

R Dravid18 (102b 2x4)

Yuvraj Singh19 (33b 3x4)

CD Collymore10-6-7-0

DJ Bravo14-3-32-1

Change in bowling, Taylor replaces Bravo. Three slips and a gully in place

41.1

Taylor to Yuvraj Singh,
OUT,
Taylor strikes, excellent delivery first up, it was full and on target, Yuvraj not in any position to play any shot, gets hit on the toes, loud appeal, given by the Umpire. Yuvraj looks to be hurt. He is being escorted by the 12th man.

Yuvraj Singh lbw b Taylor 19 (47m 34b 3x4 0x6) SR: 55.88

The change worked for West Indies

Kaif is the new man in

41.2

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
good ball first up for Kaif, almost had him, short and rising delivery, Kaif defends, the ball goes in the air, lands safely

41.3

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

41.4

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
driven back to Taylor

41.5

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
fuller delivery, Kaif pushes to mid on

41.6

Taylor to Kaif,
1 run,
DROPPED! by Ganga, excellent delivery back of a length, extra bounce, Kaif looking to defend, does not get on top off it, gets the edge and Ganga jumps up at gully and puts it down. Taylor upset by that effort from Ganga.

End of over 42 (1 run)
India 59/4

M Kaif1 (5b)

R Dravid18 (102b 2x4)

JE Taylor8-3-9-2

CD Collymore10-6-7-0

42.1

Collymore to Kaif,
2 runs,
pushes to the off side

42.2

Collymore to Kaif,
no run,
pushes to mid off

42.3

Collymore to Kaif,
2 runs,
played wide of mid on

42.4

Collymore to Kaif,
no run,
pushes to the on side

42.5

Collymore to Kaif,
no run,
wide outside the off stump, left alone

42.6

Collymore to Kaif,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump, left alone, through to Ramdin

Time for drinks. It will be Jamie Alter after the break.

End of over 43 (4 runs)
India 63/4

M Kaif5 (11b)

R Dravid18 (102b 2x4)

CD Collymore11-6-11-0

JE Taylor8-3-9-2

Thanks, Binoy, I see you've left we with quite an interesting session lined up. It's me Jamie again, back from a break and viewing Argentina bow out of the football World Cup, while here at Sabina Park the hosts still continue to hold the advantage.They've picked up Laxman and Yuvraj since last I was commentating, and India have slumped into a deeper hole. The run rate's dipped under 1.50 - that's a rarity in Tests these days - and Dravid has been left to hold things together. He's sure been out there for a while.

We have some news on Ramnaresh Sarwan. He's had an X-Ray, and the word is that there's no fracture but he's continuing toreceive treatment from the physio. That was a nasty blow to the shin he received earlier in the day.

43.1

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
full outside off, left alone with ease

43.2

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
close, close! Taylor pitches this one on a good spot on off, the ball jags in and raps the pads, they appeal as the ball clips the top of the pad, but Umpire Jerling says NO, looked to be high

43.3

Taylor to Dravid,
1 run,
no run

43.4

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
and again! Kaif being troubled by Taylor - this one swings into the pads and raps him again, but it was moving too far down leg

43.5

Taylor to Kaif,
FOUR,
nice shot, sir, well played! A rank half-volley outside off, Kaif's eyes lit up and he just caresses that through covers for four, pressure alleviated some

43.6

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
Drive me will you, asks Taylor? This one's quick and short and Kaif ducks into it as the ball whizzes over his head, good comeback

End of over 44 (5 runs)
India 68/4

M Kaif9 (14b 1x4)

R Dravid19 (105b 2x4)

JE Taylor9-3-14-2

CD Collymore11-6-11-0

The Sabina Park has proved a lucky venue for the home side. Though he hasnt picked up a wicket yet, Corey Collymore is one bowler from the current West Indian lot who has had some success here. As one of our inhouse stats afficianodos, Kanishkaa Balachandran, pointed out before the match, Collymore knows quite a bit about running through sides at this venue. Read all about it in his Stats preview .....
Collymore must have heard me, he pulls out of his delivery action just as he reaches the stumps....

44.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
there we go now, full on off and its defended to covers

44.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
full on off again, a defensive prod forward and an inside edge past the pads

44.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
full on middle and leg, worked square

44.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
sweetness - top-class shot this, fractionally overpitched an a fine straight drive is unleashed, ball speeds away between the stumps and mid-on for four

44.5

Collymore to Dravid,
FOUR,
good ball, not as full, has Dravid hopping a tad in his defense

44.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

End of over 45 (4 runs)
India 72/4

R Dravid23 (111b 3x4)

M Kaif9 (14b 1x4)

CD Collymore12-6-15-0

JE Taylor9-3-14-2

45.1

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
good length on off, defended and ball rolls towards the slips

45.2

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

45.3

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
watchfully played back to the bowler

45.4

Taylor to Kaif,
no run,
left alone for the 'keeper

45.5

Taylor to Kaif,
FOUR

45.6

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

End of over 46 (4 runs)
India 76/4

M Kaif13 (20b 2x4)

R Dravid23 (111b 3x4)

JE Taylor10-3-18-2

CD Collymore12-6-15-0

46.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

46.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

46.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

46.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

46.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

46.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run

End of over 47 (maiden)
India 76/4

R Dravid23 (117b 3x4)

M Kaif13 (20b 2x4)

CD Collymore13-7-15-0

JE Taylor10-3-18-2

47.1

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

47.2

Taylor to Kaif,
2 byes

47.3

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

47.4

Taylor to Kaif,
no run

47.5

Taylor to Kaif,
OUT,
short delivery outside the off stump, Kaif defends awkwardly on the back foot, ball takes the glove through to Lara at second slip, who takes the catch. India are five down for 78.

M Kaif c Lara b Taylor 13 (31m 25b 2x4 0x6) SR: 52.00

Dhoni is the new man in

47.6

Taylor to Dhoni,
no run,
left alone outside the off stump

End of over 48 (2 runs, wicket maiden)
India 78/5

MS Dhoni0 (1b)

R Dravid23 (117b 3x4)

JE Taylor11-4-18-3

CD Collymore13-7-15-0

48.1

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
off the pad to the on side

48.2

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball coming in, Dravid defends to the off side

India in deep trouble

48.3

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball on target, Dravid defends to the on side

48.4

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
good ball outside the off stump, Dravid moves back and defends to the off side

48.5

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
defended of the back foot to the off side

48.6

Collymore to Dravid,
no run,
defended to the off side

End of over 49 (maiden)
India 78/5

R Dravid23 (123b 3x4)

MS Dhoni0 (1b)

CD Collymore14-8-15-0

JE Taylor11-4-18-3

49.1

Taylor to Dhoni,
3 runs,
full on off, pushed down the ground between the bowler and mid-off and they set off in a hurry, Dhoni wants three and he gets it, well run there

49.2

Taylor to Dravid,
2 runs,
oh my word! Banged in short again, catches Dravid in all sorts of trouble, he can only edge it high towards Morton at gully, he stretches high but cant get a hand to it, another life for an Indian batsman

batting seems very hard out there, this pitch is not what Dravid would have imagined when he won the toss and decided to bat

49.3

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
short again, Dravid's up on his toes and defends it well this time...taylor sure trying to ruff up Dravid.....

49.4

Taylor to Dravid,
no run,
same length but different line, has Dravid hopping back and tapping the ball to short midwicket

Taylor hitting well over 140ks per hour

49.5

Taylor to Dravid,
FOUR,
shot of the match - too short and Dravid's into his groove, emphatically pulls that well through midwicket, stands and watches that shot go all the way to the fence

49.6

Taylor to Dravid,
FOUR,
shot - enough is enough says Dravid - short again and he pulls this one squarer for four more, someone's finally taking the attack back to the bowling, two fours to take the pressure off juuuuust a touch